Basics of Spear Play

The spear is the king of all weapons. Not only was it used in ancient
wars for both attack and defense, the spear is also a favorite weapon
of many Wushu (Martial Arts) enthusiasts. One of the major long-shaft
Wushu weapons, it originated in ancient times as a weapon for attacking
at long distances. Its use has a long history and it is employed in a
variety of techniques. This book gives the reader a brief account of
the origin, special features and content of this spear play, as well as
a description of the basic techniques, routines and combination
exercises, all fully illustrated. We hope it is easy to read and
understand, and readers can follow the movements with the help of the
picture demonstrations.